ONTHEMARKET
Born in the challenging NewZealand climate is Swazi
clothing.Hunter Casey Keefer (pictured inset) is a big fan.
Arc’teryx tactical clothing brand was founded in Canada, specifically for law enforcement and military personnel, who require the very best fabrics and designs that are both efficient and hard-wearing.
Style and substance
If it’s traditional and stylish ladies’ tweeds you’re looking to stock, then ReallyWild clothing should be high on the list.Te company specialises in chic, well-tailored garments that can be easily transferable fromout in the field to strolling around town. Items such as the Safari Jacket are perfect for a shoot day and paired with other parts of their wide range,will brighten up any shop.Withmore andmore ladies getting into shooting, this area would be a wise investment if you were considering diversifying, and it doesn’t getmore stylish than ReallyWild. New Zealand is the home
ofmany quality-clothing manufacturers,but right up at the top is Swazi.Te brand is renowned in the industry for creating some of themost durable outdoor clothing that will last and last for years to
come.Managing directorDaveyHughes is a big believer in layering when it comes to the best approach to hunting attire and, as such, the Swazi range
features a host of base,mid and outer layers. Davey says: “Duringmy days
as a possumtrapper, there was comparatively little in the way of quality value-for-money outdoor clothing on themarket. I developed a collection at Swazi that is packed full of items perfect for layering and I swear by the method to ensure a hunt is not a failure because of something as fundamental as clothing.” Another brand to specialise
in items for layering isArc’teryx LEAF,distributed by Edgar Brothers.Te tactical clothing brand was founded inCanada, specifically for law enforcement andmilitary personnel.Tey require the very best fabrics and designs that are efficient and hard- wearing,which is exactly what hunters also require. Te clothing range is split into
different sections, including base layer,mid layer, soft shell,hard shell and cold weather insulation. TeAlpha Bib Pant,designed almost like fishing waders,would be a very practical garment for
all-weather hunters because there would be no awkward join line or gap between the top and bottom layer
European inspiration
Whilemost outdoor or hunting clothing brands will have products to suit all types of hunting,Swedteamis a lotmore specific.Te products are split into various types of hunting, which include dog handlers, bird hunting and big-game hunting, among others.Tis is great for customers who want a product specific to their individual needs, rather than amore generic garment. Te company was
founded in 1919 by a family of keen hunters in Sweden,which really shines through in its product range.Each itemis fit for purpose and with a ladies’ and men’s range, there is something for everyone.Swedteam
is currently available in the UK fromdistributor BushWear. For something a bit different,
look to John
Field.Relaunched in 2011, the Belgian company
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